On Thursday, the overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 273 which falls in the poor category, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board
Mere diversion of trucks from Delhi's road is not the only solution to bring about improved air quality.
India is today the world's second most-polluted country, trailing only Nepal, it said and pointed out that loss of life expectancy was the highest in Asia, exceeding six years in many parts of India and China.
According to the weather office, minimum temperature was recorded at 15.3 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.
Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Noida and Greater Noida recorded 'poor' air quality while Gurgaon recorded moderate air quality.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 11 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average, with the weather office predicting a clear day ahead.
A rise in pollution level was again recorded on Friday as the rain subsided, authorities said.
Meanwhile, a new study revealed nearly 89 per cent of people feel sick or discomfort, due to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas.
An action plan on sewage disposal, groundwater extraction, rainwater harvesting, municipal solid waste management, systems for groundwater recharge will be in worked upon in the first meeting.
The Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) Monday warned that if the air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate then it would impose a complete ban on the use of non-CNG private as well as commercial vehicles.
"The sky will be clear with mist in the early part of the day," an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The pollution level had dipped marginally this morning with air quality index of 394 but by evening the pollution again dropped from 'very poor' category to 'severe' level and an AQI of 403 was recorded.
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari tweeted about Kejriwal's trip hitting out at him for leaving the city at a time when Delhiites were facing air pollution crisis.
According to Berkeley Earth's report, one cigarette in a day is equivalent to air pollution of 21.6 microgram per cubic meter.
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 421 which falls in the 'severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
A thick haze engulfed Delhi on Thursday as it recorded its worst air quality of the year on the morning after Diwali.
"The massive plantation drive would be conducted on November 17," General Manager, Noida Authority, Rajeev Tyagi told PTI.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 320, which falls in the 'very poor' category.
Cloud seeding is the process of combining different kinds of chemical agents — including silver iodide, dry ice and even common table salt — with existing clouds in an effort to thicken the clouds and increase the chance of rain or snowfall.
Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida recorded "severe" pollution levels while Gurgaon recorded "very poor" air quality.
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